Obituary of Peter VanBerkel

Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, the Lord took home his child, Peter VanBerkel, on Wednesday, September 6 2006, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of 63 years to Johanna VanBerkel. Loving Dad to Mike (deceased 2002) and Jane VanBerkel, Adriana Brown, Liz and Vic Postma, Hans and Sue VanBerkel, Joanne and Jim Pollock, Nelly and Arnold Zietsma, Arnolda and Ralph Baker, Pat and Paul Dube, Peter VanBerkel (deceased 1960), Marjorie Desmet, and Janice and Derek Frank. Loved Opa to 33 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Peter is also survived by many caring and loved relatives, and will be missed by his friends and neighbours. Visitation will be held at Providence United Reformed Church, Second Street, Strathroy on Friday, September 8, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Harry Zekveld officiating. Interment will be at Strathroy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. Buma for his care of Dad over many years, and to the staff at SMGH for their support and kindness. "My flesh shall rest in hope." - Acts 2:26B